12/23 – Hains Point 100 – A Ride to Benefit WABA’s Women on Bikes Program

I thought I’d share a tip here for any beginners/non-clipless riders who might have cold feet about riding with us on Dec. 23.

I ride with toe clips that warm boots won’t fit into, but have found that I can ride in running shoes all winter long if I wear shoes that run a little larger than my favorite ones with one pair of thin socks and one pair of thicker wool or other wicking socks, and on very cold days, I stick a set of chemical toe warmers on top of my toes (not below them) on the outside pair of socks. The warmth from the toe warmers is enough to stay comfortable for 6-8 hours but does not make one’s feet overly warm, at least in running shoes.

Chemical toe warmers are environmentally safe, cost about $1-2 dollars a pair, and are widely available in sporting goods stores, some supermarkets and drug stores and Costco (in bulk). I usually carry a pair with me all winter and will bring a few extras with me on the 23rd in case anyone needs them.

Come ride with Megan and the rest of us – it’ll be fun! Donate too!

Totally bummed that I will be out of town for this. Best of luck and thanks for what you are doing. I think it’s a great idea/cause.

While there aren’t any climbs, the HP headwinds might be strong enough for people to run next to you in a devil costume or speedo waving the American flag. I know I would….

@TwoWheelsDC 38212 wrote:

Megan, I made a map and cue sheet for the ride. Feel free to distribute as necessary.

You are the Anaximander, the Ptolemy, the al-Idrisi, the Piri Reis, nay, the very Mercator of route maps.

I’m not sure I understand the cue sheet though. It’s very complicated.

I’m in! At least for a few laps. Anyone want to ride in from the Falls Church area?

@americancyclo 38332 wrote:

I’m in! At least for a few laps. Anyone want to ride in from the Falls Church area?

I’ll be rolling back through Falls Church a little before 0900 on my way downtown. I may run into or over you. I know Vince was looking for people to ride with from Vienna I can connect you two via Face-a-ma-book if you want.

I don’t know my exact timing for Sunday morning because I really don’t know what my pre-ride route is going to be. I’ll try and give you a holler when I get to Vienna. I may just be so intent on riding that I don’t really want to sit up and chat.

I’m gonna roll down with Proteus by way of Bethesda. So if anyone wants a REALLY long ride from Bethesda, you can follow me down Sligo Creek, up the Anacostia trail system to Proteus, then back down with the entire group, and probably back up the CCT from Hains Point after.

@Bilsko 38361 wrote:

I know some people have mentioned talking extra chem-warmer packs – I’d be willing to stop off at a coffee shop and pick up a to-go box off coffee+cups or something to help keep people warm.

Likewise, I’ll probably do a Costco run on Friday or Saturday and pick up a box of chem-warmers…so I can also pick up additional items in bulk, like granola bars, cups/napkins/etc or whatever, if these things aren’t already being supplied.